Watershed Distillery Acquired By Marussia Beverages USA | |
Columbus, Ohio-based Watershed Distillery and Marussia Beverages USA, a producer and importer of premium craft spirits and wines, announced today that Marussia Beverages USA has acquired Watershed Distillery. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Foley Family Wines has announced two new milestones as the company continues to expand its presence in the spirits market. FFW is launching Lighthouse Gin in the U.S. and has appointed Joseph O’Sullivan as the master distiller of Minden Mill Distilling in Nevada. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Downtown Spirits, Seattle’s premier beer, wine and spirits retailer, announces it will open the doors to its new, 4,200 square-foot location featuring a fully checkout-free shopping experience powered by Amazon Just Walk Out technology. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Garrison Brothers, Texas’ first legal bourbon distillery, released its rarest and most coveted expression, Laguna Madre, on July 22 at a special distillery event in Hye, Texas. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Heritage Distilling and Tonto Apache Tribe to Develop Distillery in Arizona | |
Heritage Distilling Co. of Gig Harbor, Washington, announced a partnership with the Tonto Apache Tribe to develop a spirits distillery and tasting room adjacent to Mazatzal Hotel & Casino in Payson, Arizona. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
Announcing the Launch of the 2023 Craft Spirits Data Project Survey | |
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It's that time of year when we ask you to either complete or share this link with those within your distillery who best understand and have access to the state of the economics of running your business.
The Craft Spirits Data Project (CSDP) is our annual evaluation of the health of the industry, brought to you in conjunction with our valued partner Park Street. The study results help us share your success and struggles with members of Congress, the media, financial institutions and guilds. We need your help to know what economic health is today compared to last year.
Please complete this survey, which should take no more than 25 minutes if you have already gathered the appropriate documents before you begin the survey. As always, the information is reported out in the aggregate, so your privacy will be secure.
If you have questions, please contact ACSA's CEO at margie@americancraftspirits.org.
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Holiday Pop Up Bars Miracle + Sippin’ Santa Announce 2023 Season | |
Famed Christmas themed cocktail pop-up bars Miracle and Sippin’ Santa are thrilled to announce their return for the 2023 season, featuring festive original cocktails, over-the-top decorations and exciting new mug designs to bring the holiday season to life. (CRAFT SPIRITS magazine) | |
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HEARTLAND WHISKEY COMPETITION | |
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This week,16 judges headed to StilL 630 in St. Louis to evaluate nearly 200 spirits from 70 distilleries in the Fourth Biennial Heartland Whiskey Competition. ACSA once again facilitated the competition, which is sponsored by 21 state corn marketing associations, to recognize whiskeys that include corn as an ingredient.
We extend our gratitude to all of the judges, the state corn marketing associations, StilL 630 for generously hosting and Stumpy's Spirits Distillery for its support.
Medalists will be announced at the end of August.
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ACSA'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: SIPS OF SUMMER | |
Eight Oaks Farm Distillery in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania has published a helpful roundup of the Best Poolside Cocktails to Enjoy this Summer—a list that includes a Classic Mojito, the Firecracker, Pennsylvania Peach and more! Take a look and be sure to pick up a copy of the distillery's cocktail book. | |
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Want to share your summer sips with us? We're looking for:
- Cocktails and/or spirits perfect for sipping by the pool, at the beach, or during a cookout (please share recipes for cocktails)
- What you believe is the perfect cocktail or spirit pairing with a hamburger or hot dog
- Your go-to cocktail at a baseball game
- Limited summer releases from your distillery
- Photos of people having a good time on your distillery's patio, deck or outdoor space
Please send your thoughts and photos to news@americancraftspirits.org.
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ACSA Launches 'Starting a Distillery' E-book
We are thrilled to announce that our e-book, "The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery," is now available!
The peer-reviewed guide is a comprehensive compendium of expert insights detailing all of the tools and techniques that new distilleries need to get their businesses up and running and help ensure a prosperous future.
The e-book also serves as:
- A textbook for craft spirits producers in their first one to three years in operation
- An invaluable resource for onboarding new members of your team
- A reference for existing staff to gain a more holistic view of how a distillery operates
ACSA members, please note that you must be logged in to our website to receive discounted pricing.
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Read the Latest Issue of CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
The July/August issue of CRAFT SPIRITS magazine explores current barrel supply challenges, alternative packaging, cold-peated whiskey and much more. It also offers an exclusive excerpt from the new e-book, "The ACSA Guide to Starting and Operating a Distillery," as well as the latest SipSource whiskey volume figures in Data Distilled.
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Send News to CRAFT SPIRITS Magazine
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Do you have exciting stories to share about your distillery? Keep us posted on new products, events, trends, tips and more by sending us a note at news@americancraftspirits.org. | |
ACSA would like to thank all of our annual sponsors and our key supporters of education. We are grateful for all of your support throughout the year. Cheers! | |
The American Craft Spirits Association is the only national registered nonprofit trade association representing the U.S. craft spirits industry. Its mission is to elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers, and membership in ACSA is open to anyone.
ACSA is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the eligible voting members of the Association. Voting members must be independent licensed distillers (DSPs) annually removing fewer than 750,000 proof gallons from bond (the amount on which a Federal Excise Tax is paid.)
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